Genius 15-Minute Pizza

INGREDIENTS

PIZZA DOUGH

200g spelt flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

pinch of sea salt

125ml warm water

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or raw honey

semolina and rice flour, for dusting

TOPPINGS

3 generous tablespoons passata

1 tablespoon Parmesan, grated

1 ball buffalo mozzarella

6 basil leaves

extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle

aged balsamic vinegar to drizzle (optional)

METHOD

PREHEAT your oven to 250°C (480°F) fan forced.

COMBINE spelt flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.

POUR IN the warm water, olive oil and maple syrup and start mixing immediately until combined and until you have a soft, sticky dough.

ROLL + STRETCH the dough into a round circle about the size of the frying pan are using to cook your pizza. Sprinkle the base of your frying pan with a little semolina or rice flour to prevent any sticking.

CAREFULLY place the dough in the frying pan.

SPREAD a spoonful or two of passata over the top of the dough followed by a little grated Parmesan.

ARRANGE over fresh mozzarella then caress the top with a little drizzle of olive oil.

COOK the pizza on top of the stove for 3 minutes or until the bottom if golden and the top starts to puff up.

PLACE THE PAN into the oven and cook for another 6-8 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the top is crisp and golden brown.

SERVE IMMEDIATELY garnished with fresh basil.